Nick Hanks
August 14, 1991 ~ November 21, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Nick Hanks, 24, of Wessington, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 27, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church, Wessington with Pastor Matt Richards officiating. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wessington. Visitation began at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 27, 2015 at the church.
Nicholas John was born August 14, 1991 in Rapid City, SD to James and Denise (McIntosh) Hanks. He graduated in 2010 from Douglas High School in Box Elder, SD. After high school, he moved to Wessington where he lived until his passing. While in Wessington, he worked at Verne’s Manufacturing as a welder and was a volunteer fire fighter. In his spare time, he would help with various events in Wessington, enjoyed bowling, and loved everything about hunting and fishing.
His memory will be cherished by his parents, James and Denise Hanks of Rapid City; brother, Michael (Jill) Miller and nieces, Aralynn and Ellie Grace of Hutchinson, MN; brother, Jimmy Hanks of Wessington; grandmothers, Mary Hill of Wessington and Lucretia McIntosh of Rapid City; two aunts, Debra McIntosh of Hector, MN and DeeAnn (Kenneth) Daak of Belle Plains, MN; five uncles: John Hanks and Don (Linda) Hanks, all of Wessington, Jerry (Shari) Hanks of Rapid City, Richie McIntosh of Colorado Springs, CO, and Henry (Robin) McIntosh of Rapid City; and numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Gerald Hanks, Vern Hill, and Joe McIntosh.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Nick’s arrangements.
A Visitation was held on November 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church-Wessington, 135 Clare St. West in Wessington, South Dakota 57381
A Funeral Service was held on November 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church-Wessington, 135 Clare St. West in Wessington, South Dakota 57381
A Graveside Service was held on November 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM at St. Joseph Cemetery in Wessington, South Dakota 57381
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So sorry about Nick, I remember him from wrestling, had a huge heart for hard work. Taken way to young!
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Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family Jim!! I can’t think of anything worse than losing a one of your kids.
My thoughts and prayers are with Nick and his family. Nick was a wonderful true person. I met Nick and Jimmy when we first moved to town in 08. They recognized the Pennington county liscence plate. Since then we have been friends. He was a great person and will be missed very much.
So sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to you and your family.
I can’t believe you’re gone! Rest easy nick! Love you bud!
I still can’t believe you’re really gone Nicky. You had an infectious laugh and smile that brett and I will cherish forever. Bretts going to be lost without you in our garage when you two used to fix all your little projects. We will miss you dearly but will hold onto the great memories forever. Prayers to you and your family. Until we meet again our friend.
Jim and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
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Our hearts are with you. Nick touched our hearts and is always thought of with smiles and giggles.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever. There’s always a special place in our hearts for Nick and Jimmy. Our love to you and your family.
Really sorry to her of your loss. My deepest SYMPATHY God Be With You All Kathy Stobbs Splichal
So sorry for your loss, there are no words, we are thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in memories.
So sorry to hear about Nick. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
What a horrible loss. God bless his family and friends.
You will be missed brother
Jim, Peach and Jimmy and all extended family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fun memories of Nick and Jimmy in daycare. Thoughts and prayers!
Jim, Peaches and Lil Jimmy, Your loss is felt and shared by all who new Nick. He was such a great young man and I thoroughly enjoyed every time I sat and talked with him over the years. He left us all way too soon and the happy memories will have to keep him alive in our minds and hearts until we meet again. He always had a smile on his face and a good story to tell whenever our paths crossed. It saddens me that we won’t have those future conversations and make more memories. You and the entire Hanks family are in our thoughts and prayers. Nick will be missed. Love to all
Jim. Peaches and family, So sorry for your loss!!! May he rest in peace!! Thoughts and prayers to you!!! Sent by Roger’s step daughter Shari Neyyhart
My heart breaks for you Jim, Peach and families! Sending you hugs and much love!
Nick was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed
So sorry to hear about your son. . What we knew of him he was a good kid. . He also was a good bowler. . Words cannot say what you are going through but, you are in our thoughts and prayers. .
We are very sorry for your loss. Nick was a good man who was taken much too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss! Nick was a great man and although we didn’t know him very long, the time we spent with him and your family was filled with love and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
I was blessed to be called Mom by this young man. Not mine by blood, but by love. You will be greatly missed. Raise a little hell up there. RIP till we meet again. Thoughts and prayers to all who loved him.
So sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to you and your family.